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Ecclefechan tart

A Scottish butter tart with a caramel flavour.

Ecclefechan tarts, also called Ecclefechan butter tarts, are Scottish pastries with a crust filled with butter, muscovado sugar, dried fruit, vinegar, and sometimes almonds and spices. The filling becomes a treacle during baking. They are named after the village of Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway.

Quick Facts

Country
Scotland
Region
Dumfriesshire
Served
Cold
Main ingredients
  • Pastry crust
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • dried fruit
  • Vinegar

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